Years of Waldorf Experience: 23

Education: BA Fairhaven College, Western Washington University | Interdisciplinary Major "The Development of Personal Identity: Studies in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and Religion | Waldorf Certification: Foundation Year, Eugene, OR | Master’s Degree in Waldorf Education, Antioch New England

Interests: Knitting, Hiking and Reading

What do you enjoy most about being a Waldorf teacher: I love the work of helping children grow and thrive, becoming who they are meant to be. What delights me most is guiding children to that moment of illumination when something new makes sense.

Years of Waldorf Experience: 18

Education: BS History, Southern Oregon State University | Waldorf Certification: Grades Teacher Training, Eugene, OR

Interests: I enjoy being outdoors - hiking, backpacking and canoeing with my partner and three children. I delight in singing and playing the guitar and mandolin.

What do you enjoy most about being a Waldorf teacher: The thing I enjoy most about being a Waldorf teacher are my genuine encounters with other human beings. I also enjoy being able to be a teacher and student concurrently.

Years Waldorf experience:

Handwork teacher - 3 yrs

Grades teacher - 3 yr

Preschool/Kindergarten Waldorf inspired program teacher and owner - 6 yrs

Education: Waldorf certificate in Early Education, Grades, and High School BA in Child Development